Police rule out charges against MP Collier

Western Australian police say they have finalised their investigations into incoming Liberal MP Peter Collier and will not be proceeding with any charges against him.

On ABC TV last week, long-time Liberal Lorraine Allchurch accused Mr Collier, the member for North Metropolitan, of forging signatures and using her name without consent on party membership forms about five years ago.

Mr Collier, who has been elected to the WA Upper House, has strongly denied any wrongdoing.

Today, WA police confirmed they have finalised their investigations into Mr Collier.

A spokesman says there is insufficient evidence to lay any charges.

Ms Allchurch says she stands by her allegations and has nothing to fear from any legal action.

Earlier today, Premier Geoff Gallop weighed into the affair, accusing Opposition Leader Matt Birney of trying to sweep the affair under the carpet by saying the matter had been properly investigated by both police and the Liberal Party.

Mr Birney has been unavailable for comment.

The Liberal Party's State Executive has referred Ms Allchurch's allegations to its governing body, the State Council.

Dr Gallop says the time has come for the Liberal Party to be open and accountable to the public about what goes on within their internal organisation.